LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Tess Shultz ran the second fastest 5K by a freshman to lead Florida Gulf Coast University women's cross country at the Louisville Cross Country Classic.

Shultz produced a time of 17:48.1 for the women's team — improving her previous mark of 17:56.75 that she ran two weeks ago, she finished in 51^st place. Alise Petrova was up next in a time of 17:58.8 and grabbed 58^th place. Addison Torres stopped the clock at 18:26.9 and Samantha Ruiz ran 18:56.1.

FGCU women's team scored 510 points to earn an 18^th overall team finish among 31 teams. Innocent Ntwali was the first Eagle to cross the line for the men's team running 24:36.3 and finishing 39^th. Evan Casterline stopped the clock at 24:59.9 and took 67^th place.  Nekhi Perry was 117^th in a time 25:27.8.

Both teams will return to action on Oct. 17 in Lakeland, Florida, for the Ed Holloway Cross Country Classic.
  FGCU Women's Results
51. Tess Shultz – 17:48.1
58. Alise Petrova – 17:58.8
107. Addison Torres – 18:26.9
158. Samantha Ruiz – 18:56.1
215. Mercy Kosgei – 19:31.1
223. Haley Bergan – 19:36.4
268. Gabrielle Spain – 20:23.6

FGCU Men's Results
39. Innocent  Ntwali – 24:36.3
67. Evan Casterline – 24:59.9
117. Nekhi Perry – 25:27.8
163. Hector Toro – 25:43.4
179. Jacob Leon – 25:51.3
232. Joel Jean – 26:33.2